Farm Law

Representing your legal interests as a farmer.

As a rural Minnesota law firm, representing the interests of you and your farm is important to us. We have a unique perspective as several of our attorneys and staff were raised on farms or currently live on a farm.

Farm law is a unique field of practice that needs to take into account the various legal needs that apply to you in the farming industry. Farm contracts, grain contracts, agricultural law are some of the things the farming industry brings to the table. The attorneys of Kraft Walser Law Office are prepared to help you navigate the legal sea involved with farming.

Our attorneys are ready to counsel you in the following areas:

Farm Accidents & injuries

Business Disputes

Estate Planning For Farmers

Agricultural Leases

Farm Financing & Borrowers' rights

Agricultural Labor

Drainage Law

Farm Litigation

Farm Accidents & Injuries

Any farm is a dangerous place to work, serious injury, amputations and even death may occur.

Working on a farm exposes you and others to occupational risks associated with farm tractors, farm machinery, combines, sprayers, chemicals and other equipment. It is important that your rights be protected after a farm related accident.

Business Disputes

Your farm is a business and as a business there will be times that you find yourself in a dispute with a supplier, service provider or employee.

Estate Planning For Farmers

In rural America, the estate tax is one of the leading reasons for the breakup of the multi-generation farm. As a farmer it is important for you to properly plan to avoid common pitfalls associate with the family farm estate. Far too often families are forced to sell of land or other assets used to run the farm in order to satisfy estate tax liabilities.

Farm Financing & Borrowers' Rights

It is important for you to protect your rights and the rights of your heirs when entering into any financing agreement.

Agricultural Labor

There are many laws that regulate labor for the agricultural industry. You must comply with all laws such as child labor laws, workers compensation, minimum wage, overtime, and discrimination to name a few. You must also comply with all reporting standards and practices.

Drainage Law

Much of the land in rural areas is subject to agreements concerning ditches tiling, and runoff.” It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities if your real property is located where flooding is common, or if there are existing tile lines or ditches crossing your land in case any dispute arises.

Farm Litigation

As with any business, litigation is a always a possibility. Farm litigation is a unique area of practice in comparison to general litigation suites. The Attorneys of Kraft Walser Law Office understand your unique needs as a member of the agricultural industry.

Farm law representation by a rural law firm that understands your unique needs as a farmer. Call Kraft Walser Law Office and let us get started working for you.